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Willaston van driver killed in A500 crash at Barthomley named by police

Willaston van driver killed in A500 crash at Barthomley named by police

A Willaston man killed in the A500 crash at Barthomley, has been named as 31-year-old Neil Dey.

A van and a HGV collided on the road between the M6 and the roundabout for the Shavington bypass.

November 8, 2016
College students help Nantwich youngsters boost health awareness

College students help Nantwich youngsters boost health awareness

College students have teamed up with Crewe and Nantwich School Sport Partnership to improve the health and wellbeing of primary school youngsters.

Sport students at South Cheshire College invited children and teachers from seven Crewe and Nantwich schools to explore nutrition and sporting activities.

November 7, 2016
A500 accident sparks chaos for thousands of South Cheshire drivers

A500 accident sparks chaos for thousands of South Cheshire drivers

A serious accident on the A500 caused chaos for thousands of drivers from Crewe and Nantwich during rush hour today (November 7).

The crash between a van and a lorry has closed the A500 at Barthomley in both directions.

November 7, 2016
One-year cancer survival rates boost for South Cheshire

One-year cancer survival rates boost for South Cheshire

One-year cancer survival rates have improved in South Cheshire, latest statistics have shown.

A health partnership between the NHS, local authorities and Macmillan Cancer Support has seen major improvements.

November 6, 2016
Leighton Hospital bosses unveil new MRI scanner

Leighton Hospital bosses unveil new MRI scanner

Leighton Hospital bosses have unveiled a new MRI scanner after a two-year fundraising campaign.

The appeal was launched by Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity in March 2014 and has raised more than £960,000.

November 4, 2016
Damaged mains hits water supply for thousands in Nantwich

Damaged mains hits water supply for thousands in Nantwich

A damaged water mains network has hit the supply to thousands of Nantwich residents.

United Utilities engineers are now on site in the Barony Road area to repair the damage.

November 3, 2016
Nantwich residents face 3.99% hike in Council Tax in 2017

Nantwich residents face 3.99% hike in Council Tax in 2017

Nantwich families face a 3.99% rise in Council Tax as Cheshire East Council bids to find £100m savings.

The announcement means many face significantly larger tax bills in 2017-18, and follows a 3.75% increase in April this year.

November 3, 2016
Millfields School staff in Nantwich boosted by Ofsted inspection

Millfields School staff in Nantwich boosted by Ofsted inspection

Millfields Primary and Nursery in Nantwich has been graded as ‘Good’ overall in a latest Ofsted report.

Inspectors visited the school and nursery on Marsh Lane for two days last month.

November 2, 2016
Nantwich Police enter into Halloween spirit as anti-social incidents fall

Nantwich Police enter into Halloween spirit as anti-social incidents fall

Nantwich police officers entered into the Halloween ‘spirit’ – and helped keep anti-social incidents down.

Officers said they enjoyed a busy Halloween night in the town last night, but mainly for the right reasons.

November 1, 2016
Police name man killed in Waterlode crash in Nantwich

Police name man killed in Waterlode crash in Nantwich

A man who died when his car crashed into a lamp-post on Waterlode in Nantwich has been named as Peter Egan.

Mr Egan, 64, from Tarvin, near Chester, was driving along Waterlode when his vehicle lost control and careered into the lamp-post.

October 31, 2016
Man rescued from Nantwich River Weaver banks by fire crews

Man rescued from Nantwich River Weaver banks by fire crews

A man had to be rescued by fire crews after getting stuck on the banks of the River Weaver by Welsh Row in Nantwich.

The incident happened at about 1.30am today (October 29).

October 29, 2016
Wainhomes loses appeal over 104 houses plan in Stapeley

Wainhomes loses appeal over 104 houses plan in Stapeley

Housing developer Wainhomes has lost an appeal to build 104 homes on green land off Audlem Road in Nantwich.

The developer, who already have permission for around 40 houses on a field behind Brine Leas School, had the initial larger proposal rejected by Cheshire East Council in November last year.

October 28, 2016
Malbank School students help National Memorial Arboretum record bid

Malbank School students help National Memorial Arboretum record bid

Malbank School and Sixth Form in Nantwich is helping the National Memorial Arboretum in its bid to break a world record.

The Arboretum wants to achieve a Guinness World Record this Christmas by obtaining the highest number of signatures on a greetings card.

October 26, 2016